Release - Freestyle Explosion Throwback Jam Is Coming Back to Tampa
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 10, 2023
Contact: Maddie Burgner (813.301.6659, mburgner@viniksportsgroup.com)
FREESTYLE EXPLOSION THROWBACK JAM IS COMING BACK TO TAMPA
Tickets go on sale Friday, April 14 at 10:00 a.m.
TAMPA, FL – The biggest names in freestyle and old-school music are back including The King of Freestyle Stevie B., Grammy-nominated and singer-songwriter Taylor Dayne, The Queen of Dance Shannon and Freestyle Icons TKA K7, Debbie Deb, Johnny O, Cynthia, Freestyle, Trinere plus Throwback Legends Rob Base and 69 Boyz will all collaborate to perform their biggest rhythmic dance hits during the “FREESTYLE EXPLOSION THROWBACK JAM” at Tampa’s AMALIE Arena on Saturday, August 5 at 7:30 p.m.
This lineup influenced the ‘80s and beyond with their rhythmic beats and crossover music which remains widely popular and in rotation with today’s hits.
Stevie B., singer, songwriter and producer, was influential in the Latin freestyle music scene of the late ’80s, is best known for his No. 1 ballad “Because I Love You” as well as party jams “Spring Love” and “Party Your Body” and other hits “I Wanna Be The One” and “Dreaming of Love."
Taylor Dayne, Grammy Award nominee and American Music Award winner is an American singer-songwriter who rose to fame in 1987 with her debut single ”Tell It To My Heart.” Aside from that smash single, Dayne charted with “Love Will Lead You Back,” “I’ll Always Love You” and “Don’t Rush Me.” She is still a powerhouse singer who will have the audience on their feet for her entire show.
Debbie Deb, Club Queen and freestyle songstress has two of the night’s biggest hits "Lookout Weekend" and "When I Hear Music.” Her influence was proven when Janet Jackson re-recorded Debbie's monster jam “Lookout Weekend,” a true testament to this legendary artist.
Shannon is an internationally known singer-songwriter and Queen of Freestyle/dance-pop music. She is best known for her huge hit “Let The Music Play” which topped the Billboard Dance charts in 1983, along with her other huge hit "Give Me Tonight." Her music is still receiving national airplay and she has been touring all over the world helping keep these genres of music alive and well.
TKA K7 is still one of the best-selling Latin freestyle bands in history. The group comprising a trio was prominent in the ‘80s and early ‘90s, particularly in New York City, Chicago, Miami, Philly and Orlando. Original members Louis "Kayel” Sharpe(K7) and Ralph "Aby" Cruz are still performing together on their big hits “One Way Love,” “Louder Than Love" “Maria” “Tear’s May Fall” and Come Baby Come."
Johnny O & Cynthia will not only perform their own hits such as “Fantasy Girl” and “Change On Me” but they will come out together and sing their duet hit “Dreamboy Dreamgirl” which will be one of the highlights of the night.
Trinere, also called the Diva of Freestyle, is a Miami-based vocal and dance star who will perform her biggest hits “They’re Playing Our Song,” “All Night” and I’ll Be All You’ll Ever Need” along with other Trinere classics.
Rob Base is among the most well-known New York City old-school hip-hop stars best known for the 1988 smash single “It Takes Two” and “Joy and Pain.” He has no doubt been a pioneer of the crossover success that rap music would have in the popular music mainstream and has been a favorite on the Freestyle Explosion Throwback Jam Tour all year long.
69 Boyz, who had the number one party jam “Tootsie Roll,” is an American Miami bass and hip-hop duo: Van "Thrill Da Playa" Bryant, from Jacksonville, and Barry "Fast" Wright, from Orlando.
Freestyle, the electro-pop freestyle group, is a standout when it comes to production. Flavor and energy and will perform their big hits, "Don’t Stop The Rock,” "It's Automatic” and “The Party has Just Begun.”
TICKETS: Tickets for this event go on sale Friday, April 14 at 10:00 a.m. at Ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices are $41.50, $51.50, $61.50, $71.50, $81.50 and $155.00. Prices do not include facility fee or service charges. Advanced parking passes are available at ParkWhiz.com. Visit amaliearena.com or call 813.301.2500 for more information.
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